Visitor Visa

In general, a foreign citizen wishing to enter the United States must first get a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for a brief stay or an immigrant visa for permanent residency. Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas that allow people to enter the United States briefly for business (visa category B-1), tourism (visa category B-2), or both (B-1/B-2).

What is the meaning of a visitor visa? 

Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for those who desire to enter the United States briefly for business (visa category B-1), tourism (visa category B-2), or both (B-1/B-2).
Visitor permits would also not be provided for birth tourism (travel for the primary purpose of giving birth in the United States to obtain U.S. citizenship for their child).

How to Apply 

There are various processes to applying for a visa. The order of these processes and how you complete them may differ depending on the US Embassy or Consulate. Please refer to the guidelines on the website of the US Embassy or Consulate.

Complete the Online Visa Application

• Nonimmigrant Visa Application Online, Form DS-160 – Find out more about finishing the DS-160. You must: 1) finish the online visa application; and 2) print the application form confirmation page to bring to your interview.

• Photo — You will submit your photo when filling out the online Form DS-160. Your photo must be in the format specified in the Photograph Requirements.

You should make an appointment for your visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate in your home country. You may arrange your interview at another U.S. Embassy or Consulate, but be advised that obtaining a visa outside of your home country may be more challenging.
Wait times for interview appointments vary by location, season, and visa type, so you should apply for your visa as soon as possible.

Gather Required Documentation

Before your visa interview, gather and prepare the following documents:

• Valid passport for travel to the United States – Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your stay in the United States (unless exempt by country-specific agreements). Each person requiring a visa, including any family members indicated in your passport, must complete a separate application.

• Confirmation page for Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form DS-160.

• If you are asked to pay an application fee before your interview, you will receive a receipt for your payment.

• Photo — You will submit your photo when filling out Form DS-160 online. If the picture upload fails, bring one printed photo in the format described in the Photograph Requirements.

Additional Documentation May Be Required

Examine the directions for applying for a visa on the website of the US Embassy or Consulate where you want to apply. Additional documentation may be required to determine your eligibility. Additional papers may contain, for example, documentation of:

• The purpose of your trip,     

• Your intent to depart the United States after your trip, and/or       

• Your ability to pay all costs of the trip.

• Examine the directions for applying for a visa on the website of the US Embassy or Consulate where you want to apply. Additional documentation may be required to determine your eligibility. 

Note: Rather than guarantees from U.S. relatives and friends, visa applicants must qualify based on their residence and links overseas. To apply for a guest visa, you do not need a letter of invitation or an affidavit of support. If you choose to bring a letter of invitation or an Affidavit of Support to your interview, please keep in mind that it is not one of the reasons considered in deciding whether to issue or refuse the visa.  

Attend Your Visa Interview

A consular official will interview you to evaluate your eligibility for a guest visa. To get a visa, you must demonstrate that you satisfy the conditions set forth by US law. As part of the application procedure, ink-free digital fingerprint scans are taken. They are normally taken at your interview, however this varies depending on where you are. Following your visa interview, the consular official may conclude that your application requires additional administrative processing. If this is necessary, the consular official will notify you. After the visa is issued, you may be required to pay a visa issuance fee (if applicable to your nationality) and make arrangements for the return of the passport and visa to you. To find out more, look at the visa processing timelines.

• Passport Size photo
• Passport front and back
• Visiting card
• Pan card copy
• Confirmed Ticket Copy

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